The Macon County History Museum will be closed from December 24 through March 6. Museum exhibit space will be used to lay out two rooms of artifacts and collections items on tables in order to organize them, put them on a new shelving system, and create a database. Thank you!

From the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, Decatur was a vibrant and fast growing town fueled by the arrival of the railroads. Agriculture and industrial manufacturing were rapidly expanding andundergoing revolutionary changes. This environment provided the backdrop for Decatur to become a mecca for many inventors who filed hundreds of patents. The presentation will cover some of the more unique patents and include a display of Decatur-patented items.

Brent Wielt of the Macon County Conservation District. Attendees will learn how mail changed in the 1800s and how it affected society. From postcards to letters, flyers, stamps, and more. See what was sent and received and how it became the basis of what we still get today.

For further information about the event contact the museum at 217-422-4919

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Here at the Macon County History Museum we believe that In order to know what the future holds, you must first understand the past. This website was build on that premise, to connect people with our facility so that we can continue to educate and enlighten future generations. We are proud to introduce the new MCHM!